During the 2020 election, the ACT Greens committed to a comprehensive drug harm reduction policy, including a plan to resource a permanent pill testing site. 💊
With Greens in Government working with ACT Labor, we secured a commitment to support and fund this important service. We’re excited to share that Australia’s first permanent pill testing site will open on July 21st of this year! 🎉
Most people agree that the government’s role is to help people stay healthy and safe. People who are experiencing problems with drugs should be supported by our health system and pill testing is part of the essential transition to treat drug use in our community as a health issue.
“The ACT Greens have campaigned for many years alongside the community for a permanent pill testing site. This nation-leading initiative has happened because of the Greens’ commitment to harm reduction” – ACT Greens spokesperson for drug harm reduction Johnathan Davis MLA – Member for Brindabella
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